Description
Pumpkin & Sage Turkey Chili is a hearty and comforting fall-inspired chili made with lean ground turkey, pumpkin purée, beans, and warm spices. Infused with fresh sage and smoky chili flavors, this cozy dish is perfect for chilly nights, game day, or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin purée (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon fresh sage, finely chopped (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, avocado, pumpkin seeds, fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
- Cook Turkey: Add ground turkey and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon.
- Add Seasonings: Stir in chili powder, paprika, cumin, sage, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1–2 minutes to bloom the spices.
- Simmer the Chili: Add pumpkin purée, diced tomatoes, beans, tomato paste, and broth. Stir to combine. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 25–30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Adjust and Serve: Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Serve hot with your choice of toppings.
Notes
- For extra heat, add jalapeños or cayenne pepper.
- Substitute ground chicken or beef for turkey if preferred.
- Make it vegetarian by using lentils or more beans instead of turkey.
- Leftovers taste even better the next day—store in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Freezer-friendly: store cooled chili in airtight containers for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: pumpkin turkey chili, sage turkey chili, fall chili recipe, healthy turkey chili, pumpkin bean chili